Tag: Forgiveness

Jesus Shows His Power to Forgive and Heal

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AMY TURNER

In Matthew 9:6, Jesus told the paralyzed man, “Get up, take your mat, and go home.” Before this, the man had been lowered through the roof by others who wanted him to meet Jesus. When the man arrived, Jesus first forgave his sins. This raised an important question: how could anyone know if forgiveness had truly happened? There was no visible sign.

Healing the man’s body gave the answer. While words of forgiveness are unseen, telling a paralyzed man to walk required real action. Jesus spoke, and the man stood up.

I want to be clear here: I am not saying all who are forgiven of their sins will be healed. I am saying Jesus’s authority to forgive sins is evidenced by his authority to make the lame man walk. He has mercy and power for the body and for the soul.

For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him.

John 3:17

The Power of Forgiveness: Healing Your Heart

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FLOYD ROGERS

When someone harms you, it causes deep pain. But holding onto anger or refusing to forgive causes even more harm to yourself. Forgiveness is not about how you feel in the moment. It is a choice you make, no matter how hurt you are.

You might think, “But I’m still in pain. How can I forgive?” The truth is, forgiving does not mean you will suddenly feel love or joy toward the person who hurt you. It also does not mean you will forget what happened. The key is deciding not to hold their actions against them any longer.

Even if your heart aches and the memories remain, you can still say, “I forgive them. I won’t carry this anger anymore.” This choice brings peace to your spirit and prevents further damage to your own heart. It frees you from the heavy burden of bitterness.

For if you forgive other people for their offenses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

Matthew 6:14